"Fr Reid will perhaps best be remembered for the courageous part he played in identifying and nurturing the early seeds of an inclusive peace process. Fr Reid’s role as a channel for peace laid the ground for the achievement of the IRA cease-fire and created the political space for the multi-party talks that ultimately led…
Month: November 2013
An iconic yet enigmatic figure
Nuala O’LoanFr Alec Reid was a man of courage who dedicated his life to peace, writes Nuala O’Loan
The life and thought of Canon Sheehan
Peter CostelloCanon Sheehan of Doneraile 1852-1913: Outlines for a Literary Biography by James O’Brien (Smenos, €23.00 plus p+p / £19.50 plus p+p ; ISBN-13: 978-0957552166; smenosbooks@yahoo.co.uk )
Church has replaced England as our bogeyman
David QuinnWhen it comes to the Catholic Church, many Irish people need to grow up, writes David Quinn
Crosscare opens outreach centre in Arklow
Mags GarganCrosscare holding a food appeal over the four weeks of Advent
The benefits of breakfast
Cathal BarryBreakfast is the most important meal of the day
Young couples should not be put off from starting family
Maria ByrneA parent’s perspective from Maria Byrne
Webwatch Nov 28 2013
Pope is most popular name online A new global survey has revealed that Pope Francis has topped the list of names most mentioned on the internet so far this year, with his twitter account also receiving a high ranking on a list of most mentioned words. In this year’s survey, the Monitor found that Pope…
A delicious gingerbread Nativity set
Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked gingerbread at Christmas
Over 50s show returning to Kilkenny
Ireland’s only lifestyle event for seniors traveling the country